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[~Wolfwind~]

I'm terrified.
My first ever meet is tomorrow and I don't feel ready as people tell me I actually am!!

[Proud violent zealot]

I remember my first race....I know it's pretty much useless to tell you not to be nervous but try to stay relaxed. If you're worried that you won't do well, don't be. It's your first race. Nobody will hold it against you. This is basically just for experience. I'm sure you'll do fine

[~Wolfwind~]

Ok thanks, that actually is consoling to hear.. thanks!

[monspurr]

Oh, and to not get cramps when running, try to breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. It really helps.

[Proud violent zealot]

Oh yeah, don't drink too much water right before your race! Start hydrating in the morning!

[Demisle]

The day of our track meet last week it snowed.

Yes. You heard me right.

Snow. In April.

And then it was 60F the next day.

*rages*

[Proud violent zealot]

So my season is finally over. I'm going to start training for XC now. I kind of wished I had PR'd by more but I'm ok with my times.

[kitykitywldchld]

I'm going to counties for the 2mile and I MIGHT be going to Districts. Not sure yet... But I have my knee pain (runners knee) and I've been going to physical therapy the mornings before my meets, and get electric stim, h-wave, whatever you wish to call it. Anyway, I PRed in my 2mile by 40secs the first time I had it. Then last Friday I PRed by 11secs down to 11.51.7! Second place(:
But I'm almost with you zealot... Almost. I need to finish off 1 or 2 more weeks of track, then I get a month off for my injury... How much is your coach allowing you to take off for recovery?

[Proud violent zealot]

The coach is practically forcing me to take two weeks off. XD I only want to take one off tops.

[~Wolfwind~]

Hey guys!
I've been doing great at my meets ever since I asked you guys for advice. My best distance in Discus is 53 feet, my faster time in the 200 meter dash is 32 seconds, and my 4x200 relay finished in 2:06. We're going to the conference meet and, I've been invited to be on our schools dream team!!! So exciting!